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Printed in Canada

24-03-2015

Installation and Operation Manual

Escape 1400 Insert

(DB03120 and DB03122 Models)

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED

WOOD INSERT

Safety tested according to

ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards

by an accredited laboratory

www.drolet.ca

Stove Builder International Inc.

250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures

(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3

Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001

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Summary of Contents for Escape 1400

Page 1: ...atory www drolet ca Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 This manual is available for free download on...

Page 2: ...y Transfer or in Quebec by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage Congratulations on making a wise purchase If this insert is not properly installed combustible materials near it may overheat...

Page 3: ...ld Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 12 3 2 6 Judging F...

Page 4: ...s 28 7 2 Regulations Covering Insert Installation 29 8 Clearances to Combustible Material 30 8 1 Location of the Certification Label 30 8 2 The Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper 30 8 3 Compliance of a C...

Page 5: ...Appendix 5 Removal Instructions 54 Appendix 6 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 55 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 58 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to s...

Page 6: ...T KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE INSERT WHILE IT IS IN USE DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD DO NOT BURN o GARBA...

Page 7: ...329 lb 149 kg Firebox Volume 1 9 cu ft 0 054 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Mobile home approved No Burn time and heatin...

Page 8: ...Escape 1400 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8...

Page 9: ...e the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the insert in this area you will get the maximum benefit of...

Page 10: ...Of The body of your insert which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire insert can be recycled into new products thus eliminat...

Page 11: ...spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for differe...

Page 12: ...hey don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in c...

Page 13: ...large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked...

Page 14: ...in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood...

Page 15: ...om the insert Once the paint smell disappears your insert is ready for serious heating 4 2 Lighting Fires Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires Whatever method...

Page 16: ...0 pieces of finely split kindling on the second layer at right angles The fire is topped with about 5 sheets of newspaper You can just bunch them up and stuff them in between the kindling and the unde...

Page 17: ...t to it Each load of wood should provide several hours of heating The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed When you burn in cycles you rarely need to open the insert s loading...

Page 18: ...rol fully open until the firebox is full of flames the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things drives the surface moisture from t...

Page 19: ...e flow rate of exhaust through the insert and flue pipe slows down which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust You will notice that as you reduce the air setting the flames slow do...

Page 20: ...ly 3 to 4 in diameter After raking the coals you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction Open the air control full...

Page 21: ...s 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient insert operation When you are home during the day...

Page 22: ...of the glass after a week or so of use This is normal and can be easily removed when the insert is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when th...

Page 23: ...spected periodically to check for a good seal The gasket seal can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To increase the pressure on the gasket remove one washer A To reduce pressure on...

Page 24: ...t 1 2 long when you cut it and press the end into the groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the insert for 24 hours 5 1 5 Replacing the Glas...

Page 25: ...which is available in spray cans See your dealer for details 5 2 Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance 5 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chi...

Page 26: ...Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire 5 2 3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job If you don t have experience cleaning chimneys you might want...

Page 27: ...ce However there currently exists no UL or ULC standard specific to that type of installation The factory built zero clearance fireplace must be listed that is safety certified by an accredited certif...

Page 28: ...gs THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN ANY OTHER MEDIA OWNER S MANUAL CATALOGUES FLYERS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES M...

Page 29: ...nd Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and So...

Page 30: ...important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your insert model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the...

Page 31: ...l shelf dimensions are listed in the following table However no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 29 737 mm above the top of the insert If the depth of the mantel shelf is not lis...

Page 32: ...gative or zero you do not have to add more floor protection in front of the unit because the masonry fireplace hearth extension is large enough If the value D is positive you will need floor protectio...

Page 33: ...s raised at least 4 from the floor protection a non combustible material without an R factor is sufficient If non combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the...

Page 34: ...ual to or greater than the R value requirements the combination is acceptable To know the R values of some selected materials see table Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials Exa...

Page 35: ...0 31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153...

Page 36: ...and compliance with the building code requirements To determine the minimum and maximum projection of the insert refer to table Data for floor protection calculation Data for Floor Protection Calculat...

Page 37: ...Escape 1400 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 37 8 5 Minimum Masonry Opening Clearances to Combustibles and Floor Protector...

Page 38: ...84 213 cm Where a fresh air intake is needed we suggest you add a minimum of 4 to the width of the minimum masonry opening Note 1 From door opening The depth of a non combustible mantel in front of t...

Page 39: ...Off Plate To reduce the possibility of a cold air draft from the masonry chimney to get into the room when the insert in not working the installation of a sheet metal block off plate A in the drawing...

Page 40: ...liner rigid or flexible to ensure satisfactory performance To ensure an optimal draft we also strongly recommend adding a minimum of 12 rigid liner between the top of the masonry chimney and the rain...

Page 41: ...the chimney liner Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer s instructions In order to connect the chimney liner starter adapter to the flue outlet you can install the brackets with the sc...

Page 42: ...ust gases and may result in smoke roll out from the insert when it s door is opened for loading Only use an offset adaptor if a there is no other alternative and b if the total height of the fireplace...

Page 43: ...arm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house Called stack effect it produces a slightly negative pressure low...

Page 44: ...t affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of air needed by the inse...

Page 45: ...er housing into the slots located on the left and right of the blower opening below the loading door To assemble the ash lip B open the door to facilitate the installation Center the ash lip with the...

Page 46: ...g pliers remove the rectangular knock out plate A located on the left or right side of the convection air jacket Choose the side that is best for your installation Then install the fresh air kit adapt...

Page 47: ...tion air jacket Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat soft non abrasive surface and follow the installation instructions below Hardware bag content 8 10 24 x 1 2 bolts 2 Cor...

Page 48: ...corners of the angled side of each trim and then tighten the screws F to secure the trims Align the trim assembly L with the left and right edge of the faceplate and slowly slide it down over the face...

Page 49: ...ign the holes in the faceplate extension N with the holes in each faceplate side panels and secure both assembly together using four 4 bolts D and nuts E provided Center the insert into the fireplace...

Page 50: ...sembly just over the washer P and bolt s head Q Then push towards the fireplace If necessary adjust the height of the insert using the leveling bolts on each side of the convection air jacket until th...

Page 51: ...Manual 51 Appendix 4 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle LETTER DESCRIPTION QTY A FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT 1 B SECONDARY AIR TUBE 3 C STAINLESS STEEL COTTER PIN 3 D VERMICULITE BAFFLE 1 E BAFF...

Page 52: ...into the rear right channel hole 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole 3 Secure the tube with the cotter pin and a pair of pliers 4 Repeat Steps 1 2...

Page 53: ...ont and middle secondary air tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube Escape 1400 insert Fro...

Page 54: ...insert follow these instructions Remove the blower A Using a 7 16 wrench unscrew the nut holding the faceplate extension C to the insert Remove the faceplate assembly B and the faceplate extension C...

Page 55: ...Escape 1400 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 55 Appendix 6 Exploded Diagram and Parts List...

Page 56: ...OOR HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 3 4 LONG 2 11 30123 SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 PAN QUADREX ZINC 2 12 SE53930 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 8 7 8 X 17 1 13 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 6 1 14 PL53910 GLAS...

Page 57: ...38 PL36026 3 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 39 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 25 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 40 PL36067 4 1 2 X 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 41 PL53533 FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT 1 42 PL53516 FRONT SECONDARY A...

Page 58: ...at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect...

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